Florida Statutes
Chapter 30 - Sheriffs
30.291 - Closing of Public Facilities Upon Threat of Violence.


(1) The sheriff of any county of the state is hereby authorized to temporarily close any public beach, park, or other public recreation facility within the sheriff’s jurisdiction when in his or her discretion conditions exist which present a clear and present or probable threat of violence, danger, or disorder, or at any time a disorderly situation exists which in the sheriff’s opinion warrants such action.
(2) The power of the sheriff in exercising the authority conferred herein shall be full, complete and plenary.
(3) Any public recreation facility closed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be reopened by the sheriff when the conditions upon which such closing was predicated have abated.
History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 59-377; s. 185, ch. 95-147.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title V - Judicial Branch

Chapter 30 - Sheriffs

30.01 - Bond of Sheriffs; Small Counties.

30.02 - Bond of Sheriffs; Large Counties.

30.03 - Obligation of Sureties.

30.04 - Justification of Sureties.

30.05 - Surety Companies.

30.06 - Liability of Sureties.

30.07 - Deputy Sheriffs.

30.071 - Applicability and Scope of Act.

30.072 - Definitions.

30.073 - Appointment; Probation; Regular Appointment.

30.074 - Regular Appointee Status.

30.075 - Review Boards.

30.076 - Appeal.

30.077 - Conduct of Hearing.

30.078 - Continuation of Appointment After a Change in Sheriff.

30.079 - Effects of Act; No Property Interest or Expectancy in Office; Sheriff’s Authority.

30.09 - Qualification of Deputies; Special Deputies.

30.10 - Place of Office.

30.12 - Power to Appoint Sheriff.

30.14 - Succession of Office.

30.15 - Powers, Duties, and Obligations.

30.20 - False Return.

30.21 - Failure to Pay Over Money.

30.22 - When Sheriff May Accept Service.

30.231 - Sheriffs’ Fees for Service of Summons, Subpoenas, and Executions.

30.24 - Transportation and Return of Prisoners.

30.27 - Constructive Mileage Not to Be Charged.

30.29 - Sheriffs May Furnish Vital War Industries Guard Service Against Sabotage.

30.2905 - Program to Contract for Employment of Off-Duty Deputies for Security Services.

30.291 - Closing of Public Facilities Upon Threat of Violence.

30.30 - Writs, Process; Duties and Liabilities in Levying.

30.46 - Sheriffs; Motor Vehicles Color Combination; Badges; Simulation Prohibited; Penalties.

30.48 - Salaries.

30.49 - Budgets.

30.50 - Payment of Salaries and Expenses.

30.501 - Bailiffs’ Meals and Lodging.

30.51 - Fees and Commissions.

30.52 - Handling of Public Funds.

30.53 - Independence of Constitutional Officials.

30.555 - Liability Insurance.

30.56 - Release of Traffic Violator on Recognizance or Bond; Penalty for Failure to Appear.

30.60 - Establishment of Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs.